Homemade Sopa
Anyone who has taken a high school Spanish class can tell you that “sopa” mean soup. Sopa can be a lot of different soups, but in my family we’ve almost always specifically used the word to describe one particular … Continued
Spool Ottoman/Bookshelf
I was walking through my alley one day several months ago on my way home from work. I don’t usually take this way home, preferring not to walk by peoples’ garbage cans, but on occasion, if the sidewalks seem … Continued
Aunt Lorie’s Mississippi Caviar
I apologize for my post being a few hours late today. I was caught up in the craziness that is Black Friday, and was outside the stores at 6 this morning. I’ll be honest, I took a nap when … Continued
Thanksgiving Dinner Casserole
I love Thanksgiving dinner. Everything about it makes my mouth water. Sometimes, I wish I could eat it every night. That’s not possible, BUT, I have a super easy casserole recipe that get’s pretty damn close to the real … Continued
Fishtail Braid T-Shirt Scarf
Winter is coming. No, I’m not getting all Ned Stark on you, I’m being serious. It has already started snowing here in Chicago, and the temperatures have dropped. While going through my closet and getting out my hats and … Continued
Re-Seasoning Old Cast Iron
I have long held a love for the cast iron skillet. It is the perfect kind of skillet or pan, and I find myself using it for so many things. I’m rough on pots and pans, but my cast … Continued
Baked Acorn Squash
One of my favorite fall desserts, is baked acorn squash. We used to grow it in my parents’ garden when I was young. I often find myself buying acorn squash during the fall, and visitors to my home comment … Continued
Glass Etching
I have had the week from hell. On Saturday night, I lost my house and car keys, and someone stole my cell phone. Sunday and Monday I was sick. Then, yesterday I went to work on a blog that … Continued
Playing With Pewter
I should really call this post “Pewter for Dummies.” This is less of a real craft or diy, and more a cataloging of my pewter experiments. I’ve always been so interested in metal smithing. I’m a silver, stainless … Continued
Butterfly Costume Made From A Sheet
When you think of supplies for last minute Halloween costume, what comes to mind? A sheet of course! You could be a ghost, wear a toga, etc. The possibilities are kind of endless. Sheets make the best basis for a … Continued